Canada's U22 team falls to United States

CALGARY - Shiann Darkangelo's power-play goal at 17:05 of the second period held up as the winner as the United States' under-22 hockey team edged Canada 2-1 at the national women's development series on Thursday.

Dana Trivigno opened the scoring for the U.S. at 11:42 of the first period and Darkangelo's goal put the visitors up 2-0. Emily Pfalzer assisted on both American goals.

Blayre Turnbull scored for Canada midway through the third period but the comeback attempt stopped there.

American goalie Alex Rigsby made 26 saves in the win, while Canada's Emerance Maschmeyer stopped 22 shots in the losing effort.

Earlier Thursday, Kristin O'Neill scored in the third period and Canada's U-18 women's team held on for a 3-2 win over the U.S.